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Sea Sparrow [2 records]

Record 1 1998-04-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Missiles and Rockets
OBS

The Navy's RIM-7M Sea Sparrow and the Air Force's AIM-7 Sparrow are radar-guided, air-to-air missiles with high explosive warheads. They have a cylindrical body with four wings at mid-body and four tail fins. The Navy uses the Sea Sparrow version aboard ships as a surface-to-air anti-missile defense. The versatile Sparrow has all-weather, all-altitude operational capability and can attack high-performance aircraft and missiles from any direction. It is widely deployed by U.S. and NATO forces. The Sea Sparrow is found aboard many U.S. and NATO surface warships.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Missiles et roquettes

Spanish

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Record 2 1987-09-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Military Titles
  • Missiles and Rockets
OBS

Surface-to-air missile launched by ship.

Key term(s)
  • Sea Sparrow
  • Seasparrow

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations militaires diverses
  • Missiles et roquettes
OBS

Missile surface air lancé à partir de navires.

Key term(s)
  • Sea Sparrow
  • Seasparrow

Spanish

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